LEGAL ISSUE: Whether proof of demand for illegal gratification is essential for conviction under Sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption Act Case Name: Mukhtiar Singh (Since Deceased) Through His L.R. vs. State of Punjab Judgment Date: 14 July 2017 Date of the Judgment: […]
Introduction Date of the Judgment: October 3, 2008 Citation: [INSC Citation to be added when available] Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., P. Sathasivam, J., Aftab Alam, J. Can a High Court overturn a trial court’s conviction based on a differing view of evidence when a public servant is caught red-handed accepting a bribe? The Supreme
Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 22, 2008 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J.M. Panchal Does an employee of a cooperative bank, which receives financial aid from the State Government, fall within the definition of a “public servant” under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988? This question was central to an appeal before the Supreme Court
